The Basics City Name: Kathmandu Where is it located?: Kathmandu is in central Nepal on the Vishnumati river. Why do people go there?: No longer the fabled Shangri-La or hidden oasis, Kathmandu has everything a modern city has problems with: pollution, touts, poverty. If you give it a few days, you will find the beauty […] Read more

The Basics City Name: Pokhara Where is it located?: Pokhra is west of Kathmandu near the starting point to the Annapurna Circuit. Why do people go there?: This is the trekking capital of Nepal. There is where you to begin or end your trip. How do travelers get there?: You can take a flight from […] Read more

The Basics Country: Nepal Where is it?: Nepal is in southern Asia, between China and India. Why do people go here?: People visit Nepal for all sorts of reasons. One of the biggest areas of interest and trekking and exploring the little communities is that of the Himalayas. It’s a fabled land that has so […] Read more